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Alicia replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:34:26 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

What concerns me where I work is that we have research and recognize the institutional racism that exists. It is used in meetings and webinars, seminars etc. However, the system has not and is not changing. It has changed “terms” used and “structures” of certain programs but essentially it is all talk and no action. It’s a bait…

Alicia replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:28:27 -0400

Reply to Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector?

In my opinion, resources and structures of programs and services must be put into the hands of the experts (BIPOC) so that they are free to design and implement based on the known needs and can individualize and present opportunities for culturally relevant and responsive services.

Alicia replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:17:10 -0400

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

One simple thing I have implemented in my program with Black youth and wellbeing is validating feelings. I can’t assume that I know what that individual is dealing with from one day to the next-from home, school to community. I know I may not be able to change that experience but I can approach that individual with an empathetic ear,…

Alicia replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:12:57 -0400

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

As I moved through this module, it was very upsetting to me to realize that most of the history I have learned in school in regards to institutional racism and the historical roots of racism in general, has been through an “American lens”. I valued this module so much as it taught me about important historical Canadian figures and…